Inside the Room: A Former Medicaid CMO on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse — and What Healthcare Leaders Should Know

The first half of 2026 has already brought rapid change across the healthcare industry, as federal and state agencies have escalated efforts to root out fraud, waste, and abuse. Meanwhile, national media outlets have launched high-profile investigations of their own, intensifying pressure on providers to demonstrate their commitment to quality and separate themselves from bad actors. AREO and the Vance Task Force are likely just the start of it. For many healthcare leaders, 2026 has forced a hard institutional conversation about quality assurance, compliance, and what it means to be audit-ready. In this candid conversation, Brellium CEO and Co-Founder Zach Rosen and Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky — former Medicaid Chief Medical Officer and Brellium’s strategic advisor— share their perspective on what's driving the compliance crackdown and what comes next. Gain a clearer understanding of the forces shaping the government's priorities, directly from someone who has crafted CMS policy, and practical guidance on how to adapt quality assurance practices to stay in-step with regulations and protect revenue. All registrants will receive a one-pager ahead of the conversation covering the major events of the enforcement crackdown — including AERO, the Vance Task Force, and the shift away from a pay-and-chase approach to compliance. Attendance is limited. Register now to save your seat. Be sure to submit any questions you have for Zach and Andrey in advance of the conversation.